How long is the flight from Australia to Egypt?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Australia you fly out of and what airport in Egypt you fly into. For example, flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo takes 20h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Cairo takes 28h 30m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Egypt?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Egypt is Cairo, which is visited about 91% more often than any other city in Egypt. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada.

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Flights to Cairo

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China Eastern

1 Mar

SYD

28h 30m

1 stop

CAI

8 Mar

CAI

36h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$1,163

China Eastern

1 June

BNE

29h 00m

1 stop

CAI

15 June

CAI

35h 30m

1 stop

BNE

$1,172

China Eastern

23 Mar

SYD

43h 00m

1 stop

CAI

14 June

CAI

35h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,197

China Eastern

9 Mar

SYD

43h 00m

1 stop

CAI

16 Mar

CAI

36h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$1,199

Multiple Airlines

3 Mar

SYD

34h 30m

2 stops

CAI

11 Mar

CAI

36h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$1,211

China Eastern

9 Mar

SYD

43h 00m

1 stop

CAI

16 Mar

CAI

36h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$1,212

China Eastern

1 Mar

SYD

28h 30m

1 stop

CAI

8 Mar

CAI

57h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$1,221

China Eastern

1 Mar

SYD

28h 30m

1 stop

CAI

8 Mar

CAI

39h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$1,224

Multiple Airlines

16 Mar

SYD

47h 30m

2 stops

CAI

31 Mar

CAI

35h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,227

China Eastern

16 Apr

SYD

29h 00m

1 stop

CAI

19 May

CAI

58h 30m

2 stops

SYD

$1,228

China Eastern

16 Apr

SYD

29h 00m

1 stop

CAI

19 May

CAI

35h 30m

1 stop

SYD

$1,230

China Eastern

1 Mar

SYD

28h 30m

1 stop

CAI

8 Mar

CAI

57h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$1,231

Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh

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Turkish Airlines

6 Mar

MEL

29h 20m

2 stops

SSH

9 Mar

SSH

39h 05m

2 stops

MEL

$2,405

Turkish Airlines

5 Mar

MEL

43h 20m

2 stops

SSH

9 Mar

SSH

39h 05m

2 stops

MEL

$2,408

Flights to Hurghada

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Turkish Airlines

7 June

MEL

60h 10m

2 stops

HRG

11 June

HRG

46h 40m

2 stops

MEL

$2,946

Turkish Airlines

7 June

MEL

36h 10m

2 stops

HRG

11 June

HRG

46h 40m

2 stops

MEL

$3,104

Egyptair

7 June

MEL

46h 55m

2 stops

HRG

11 June

HRG

34h 20m

2 stops

MEL

$3,416

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12:00 - 07:30

SYD

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

SYD

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,163China Eastern

dom., 1 mar. - dom., 8 mar.

20:30 - 09:00

SYD

CAI

43h 30m

1 stop

14:30 - 09:00

CAI

SYD

35h 30m

1 stop

$1,167China Eastern

vie., 1 may. - dom., 31 may.

11:00 - 09:00

BNE

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 09:00

CAI

BNE

35h 30m

1 stop

$1,172China Eastern

lun., 1 jun. - lun., 15 jun.

15:50 - 04:20

PER

CAI

41h 30m

2 stops

06:05 - 01:10

CAI

PER

38h 05m

2 stops

$1,484Turkish Airlines

dom., 17 may. - mié., 20 may.

02:25 - 03:40

PER

CAI

31h 15m

2 stops

05:25 - 05:50

CAI

PER

42h 25m

2 stops

$1,486Turkish Airlines

lun., 9 mar. - vie., 20 mar.

15:50 - 23:55

PER

CAI

62h 05m

2 stops

18:50 - 01:10

CAI

PER

49h 20m

2 stops

$1,527Oman Air

lun., 20 abr. - lun., 1 jun.

12:55 - 10:15

CBR

CAI

28h 20m

2 stops

00:40 - 07:30

CAI

CBR

23h 50m

2 stops

$2,182Qatar Airways

sáb., 16 may. - sáb., 23 may.

15:45 - 11:05

CNS

CAI

27h 20m

2 stops

19:50 - 11:25

CAI

CNS

32h 35m

2 stops

$2,433Qatar Airways

jue., 5 mar. - jue., 30 abr.

12:55 - 18:00

CBR

CAI

36h 05m

3 stops

01:45 - 07:30

CAI

CBR

46h 45m

3 stops

$4,237Oman Air

vie., 29 may. - lun., 1 jun.

18:20 - 00:30

MEL

SSH

39h 10m

2 stops

21:30 - 17:00

SSH

MEL

34h 30m

2 stops

$4,636Etihad Airways

vie., 6 mar. - lun., 9 mar.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 1/3

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

dom. 8/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,163

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 1/5

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

dom. 31/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,167

BrisbaneCairo

BNE - CAI

BNECAI

Brisbane

lun. 1/6

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

lun. 15/6

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,172

PerthCairo

PER - CAI

PERCAI

Perth

dom. 17/5

15:50-04:20

2 stops41h 30m

Cairo

mié. 20/5

06:05-01:10

2 stops38h 05m

$1,484

PerthCairo

PER - CAI

PERCAI

Perth

lun. 9/3

02:25-03:40

2 stops31h 15m

Cairo

vie. 20/3

05:25-05:50

2 stops42h 25m

$1,486

PerthCairo

PER - CAI

PERCAI

Perth

lun. 20/4

15:50-23:55

2 stops62h 05m

Cairo

lun. 1/6

18:50-01:10

2 stops49h 20m

$1,527

CanberraCairo

CBR - CAI

CBRCAI

Canberra

sáb. 16/5

12:55-10:15

2 stops28h 20m

Cairo

sáb. 23/5

00:40-07:30

2 stops23h 50m

$2,182

CairnsCairo

CNS - CAI

CNSCAI

Cairns

jue. 5/3

15:45-11:05

2 stops27h 20m

Cairo

jue. 30/4

19:50-11:25

2 stops32h 35m

$2,433

CanberraCairo

CBR - CAI

CBRCAI

Canberra

vie. 29/5

12:55-18:00

3 stops36h 05m

Cairo

lun. 1/6

01:45-07:30

3 stops46h 45m

$4,237

MelbourneSharm el-Sheikh

MEL - SSH

MELSSH

Melbourne

vie. 6/3

18:20-00:30

2 stops39h 10m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

lun. 9/3

21:30-17:00

2 stops34h 30m

$4,636

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Egypt flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Egypt?

China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Egypt from Australia according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Egypt. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Egypt on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Egypt flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$619
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,163
Fastest flight time	28h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Egypt from Australia in the last 72 hours is $619 (Perth to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Egypt from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,163 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Egypt from Australia takes 28h 20m (Melbourne to Cairo).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Egypt

What is the cheapest flight to Egypt?

The cheapest flights to Egypt recently found by momondo users are $83 with Egyptair, $92 with Air Cairo, and $158 with Aegean Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Egypt?

Of the 12 airlines that fly to Egypt, China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. China Eastern is the most popular among the three airlines, with 35% of users choosing them for their travels to Egypt.

What is the most popular airport in Egypt to fly to?

The most popular airport in Egypt to fly to is Cairo, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 55% of all momondo users who travelled to Egypt chose to fly into Cairo airport, which is located in the city of Cairo.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Egypt?

Prices for flights to Egypt are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Egypt?

The number of operators available for flights to Egypt is 22 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Egypt?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Egypt.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Egypt?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Egypt trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Egypt?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Egypt with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Egypt which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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